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South End residents press Beaumont council for Alice Keith multipurpose center and more youth services
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke during public comment urging the council to invest in recreation and youth services in the South End, including support for an Alice Keith Park multipurpose facility mentioned in the bond package.
A line of speakers during public comment at a Beaumont City Council meeting urged council members to fund a South End recreation facility and increased youth services, saying children in the neighborhood lack safe places to gather and learn.
"What I wanted to speak on today really is just trying to make sure that we have something in the South for the kids in the South to do," said Jarey Rideau, who identified himself as a lifelong Beaumont resident and longtime volunteer coach.
Multiple speakers said the city has prioritized construction projects such as an updated police station and other facilities but has left the South End without a recreation center. "This city is prepared to invest $55,000,000 in a police…
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